It’s time to dust off your studded belt. In just a few short weeks, Vans Warped Tour returns to southern California on July 25th and 26th, bringing two days of pop punk, metalcore, emo, ska, hardcore, alternative, reggae rock, and everything in between to the Shoreline Waterfront in Long Beach. With the recently released daily lineup and single-day passes now officially on sale, there’s never been a better time to start planning your perfect Warped weekend.
Whether you’re chasing nostalgia with the bands that soundtracked your teenage years or discovering your next favorite artist on a side stage, Warped Tour has always been about one thing — counterculture. It’s where generations of punk rockers come together, mosh around, and condemn those that stand in their way.
Skateboarding ethos encouraged.
With the fest around the corner, fans can finally start mapping out which day they’ll be attending as the official day-by-day lineup has been released. From legendary Warped veterans to the newest breakout names in alternative music, each day offers an incredible mix of artists, making it nearly impossible to choose just one. Saturday includes performances from 3OH!3, All Time Love, Bowling for Soup, Dance Gavin Dance, Escape the Fate, The Used, and beyond, while Sunday’s got Taking Back Sunday (naturally), Sleeping With Sirens, Simple Plan, Magnolia Park, Underoath, and more. We’re talking more than a hundred additional artists spanning every corner of the alternative music scene.
Music aside, let’s talk Warped fashion. Warped veterans know that lightweight layers, breathable mesh pieces, and sheer tops can help you survive the California summer heat while still serving peak emo fashion.
But more importantly… this is Warped Tour.
If you’ve ever looked at something hanging in the back of your closet and thought, “I could never wear this…” Wear it. Pull out those old band tees from high school. The studded belt. The fishnets. The patched-up denim vest. The fingerless gloves. The thrift store masterpiece you’ve been waiting to debut. There is no dress code, just culture. Be loud. Be weird. Be nostalgic. Be unapologetically yourself. Before heading out, it’s highly recommended that attendees review the official do’s and don’ts, including bag policies, prohibited items, acceptable items, and entry procedures so your day starts smoothly.
Now all that’s left is for you to grab your passes, slip on your Vans (or Converse, if you’re that kind of emo and don’t want to play into sponsors), and join thousands of fans for one of the biggest alternative music weekends of the summer.
If you’re trying to catch the Tour in Long Beach and have been waiting for daily lineups before committing, your moment has arrived. Single-day GA and VIP passes are now available, just head to warpedtourlongbeach.com to grab yours before they’re gone! We’ll see you in the pit!
Warped Tour 2026 hype video
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